Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story
Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi
Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story follows the remarkable journey of a woman who overcame a violent, abusive upbringing in Alabama and Georgia to serve honorably in the U.S. Navy. After defending herself from a traumatic family life, Kim joined the military, only to face new challenges—gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and the brutal realities of combat in Afghanistan. Despite being shot and witnessing the horrors of war, Kim's indomitable spirit and courage shine through. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience of women in the military, offering an intimate portrayal of survival, strength, and triumph against the odds.
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Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story
Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story follows the remarkable journey of a woman who overcame a violent, abusive upbringing in Alabama and Georgia to serve honorably in the U.S. Navy. After defending herself from a traumatic family life, Kim joined the military, only to face new challenges—gender discri...
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Outtake: Resilience - Wrong Upbringing
From Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story, Kim reflects on her transformation after being saved by the very man her family taught her to fear, confronting the prejudice she was raised with and finding humanity in unexpected places.
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Outtake: Resilience - Babysitters
From Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story, Kim recounts the overwhelming challenges of balancing military service and childcare, facing burnout and reprimand while navigating a system that left her struggling to care for her children.
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Outtake: Resilience - Ugliness
From Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story, Kim recounts the daily struggles of facing harassment while working in a male-dominated military environment, emphasizing the importance of standing up for her dignity and rights amidst inappropriate behavior.
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Outtake: Resilience - Tell It
From Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story, Kim reflects on defying military culture to reclaim her identity, while sharing the powerful advice from a chaplain that healing comes from speaking out and helping others do the same.
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Outtake: Resilience - Figuring it Out
From Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story, Kim and Michelle recall the frantic efforts of Kim's family went through to locate her in Germany right after getting notified she was shot, reflecting on their determination and the emotional bond they shared amidst uncertainty.
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Outtake: Resilience - First Half Semester
From Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story, Amber, Kim's granddaughter, tells Kim and Michele about how dismissing mandatory sexual harassment training in college quickly turned into a harsh reality when she experienced harassment herself within her first semester.